I have been able to find 175R14 Michelins recently, the model is the MX4
RainForce (presumably an all-weather compound). I like 'em, and convinced
my buddy to buy a set for his project. They fit great and look right, at
least.
Craig D. Niederst had this to say:
>The spare that came with my '71 B is in pretty sad shape (Goodyear S4S 185
>75 14). The tires currently on the car are 175 SR14 Regent brand tires
>(never heard of them, but they are made in the UK), and are in almost brand
>new condition. I checked the archives for tire size recommendations, and
>there only seem to be recommendations for replacing the stock sizes (155
>SR14 and 165 SR14). What "modern" size tire is closest to 175 SR14? I would
>just use one of those handy size calculators, but they do not work when the
>profile of the tire is not specified. TIA.
>
>Craig
>'71 B
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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